Many earlier 1920-50s electric coffee percolators tend to have the long pour spouts... the stubbier spout is more common today. The two estate pots shown in the photo were used for different occasions. The 8 cup stub spout was the workhorse everyday coffee maker - it shows wear and use by its owner. The long spout 12 cup was used for formal elegant special occasions. I have seen this in a number of Greatest Generation estates... the formal coffee pot will look almost new, as it was rarely used... often just sitting in the pantry - a good buy if you find one.

The long spout is very accurate in the pour - a grande Dame. It can pinpoint the fluid into delicate china cups for table service - no drips... the stub spout comes off as a bumbling waiter in the same serving arena.

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https://oldekitchen.com/blogs/news/2-different-bottoms-for-cousances-france-cookware-iron-and-blue-enameled-22-round-gratin-pans2017-07-19T16:57:00-04:002017-07-19T16:59:52-04:002 Different Bottoms for Cousances France Cookware - Iron and Blue Enameled #22 Round Gratin PansJames Davids
Here are two unused 22cm round gratin baking pans from the same estate... both are marked Cousances - France... one has the plain iron bottom with recessed ring... the other has a fully enameled bottom with a raised heat ring.... otherwise, they are identical.